"There's no need to deny it anymore. I know it's her." Nan Mufeng lowered his head, his forehead pressing against hers, "Come back with me tomorrow, okay?"
"No." Jian Xi did not agree, "I haven't had enough time living here."
"We won't go back to Skaro City, we'll go to Lannie State."
Jian Xi was startled, "Lannie State?"
"Yes! Nan Garden is very big and beautiful, you will like it. Besides, my dad lives there, and he likes you very much."
Jian Xi was tempted, "What about Grandpa?"
"He's still in Skaro City, and if he's willing, he can come with us to Nan Garden."
"Then it'll just be your mom alone..."
Nan Mufeng smiled, "Maybe that way she'll be more inclined to compromise."
Some habits, once formed, can become poison, addictive. Ah Rong said that lately, Yu Ling had been feeling very uncomfortable at home.
"No." Jian Xi refused his kindness, "It isn't fair to your mom. She... she's pitiful."
"I know. We'll just give her the cold shoulder for a while."
